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Double-fatal accident snarls traffic on Parks Hwy in Wasilla

May 03, 2010
  • The drivers of both vehicles died as a result of this accident on the Parks Highway. (Joshua Borough/KTUU-DT)
The drivers of both vehicles died as a result of this accident on the Parks Highway. (Joshua Borough/KTUU-DT)

by Channel 2 News staff and The Associated Press
Monday, May 3, 2010

WASILLA, Alaska -- Alaska State Troopers say two people have been killed in a head-on collision on the Parks Highway in Wasilla.

Troopers say a Chevrolet Pacifica, driven by 54-year-old Yolanda Haggard of Chugiak, crossed the center line and hit a Chevrolet Tahoe just after 9 a.m. Monday. The driver of the Tahoe was identified as 42-year-old Angela Johnson of Wasilla.

Officials say Haggard died at the scene, and Johnson was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The drivers were the only occupants in the vehicles.

The accident occurred at Mile 40.3 of the Parks Highway, at the highway's intersection with Herman Street.

Alaska, Wasilla, Parks Highway, car accident, Angela Johnson, Yolanda Haggard, fatal, head on, collision

Contact Channel 2 at news_desk@ktuu.com

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